Every college football fan has a favorite memory, but what if you could stitch together the very best moments of a program into a single, uninterrupted season?
The Selection Methodology
The exercise begins by picking one game per week for a 12‑week regular season, plus a bowl game, using three simple criteria: the happiness it sparked among Cougars fans, the magnitude of the win, and the sheer excitement of the contest.
Among the games that rise to the top are the 55‑3 triumph over Navy in 2020, a dominant display that showcased the underdog’s potential, the double‑overtime thriller against Baylor in 2022 that snapped a long‑standing streak and electrified the crowd, and the 2018 upset of Wisconsin, where a massive point spread turned a modest program into a national talking point.
Other memorable moments include the 2016 victory over Toledo, the surprise win over Michigan State the same year, and a future showdown with Utah that promises another chapter in the rivalry.
The imagined season culminates with the 2024 Alamo Bowl, where BYU routed Colorado 36‑14, a performance that not only added a shiny trophy to the shelf but also sparked debate about whether an undefeated Cougars team would have earned a spot in the College Football Playoff instead.
The Dream Lineup
Putting those pieces together creates a narrative arc that moves from early‑season optimism, through mid‑year fireworks, to a decisive bowl victory, painting a picture of what a perfect BYU campaign could look like if every highlight were given its due place.